Ephesians 4:29-32 (NIV) Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forg

He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is considered prudent. Proverbs 17:27-28 A man of understanding is a man with wisdom. Someone with wisdom restrains and filters their speech. They are cautious in what they say, they don’t exaggerate and their words do not cause harm to others. My father is always an example of few words. He d

“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45 NKJV The rule in society is you can measure a man by what he says. If he lies, he is a liar. If he boasts in himself he is prideful. If he slanders, then he is out to destroy others to make himself look greater. The same can be said by those who bless, love, show mercy,

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 According to the online dictionaries, the term thrust is often used when talking about knives and swords because it means to push forward quickly and forcibly. Thrust refers to a sharp stab and a driving force. When looking at the different definitions online these are some of the words that I saw: cutting, striking, cutting edges, a combat weapon, breakin

Have you ever been the subject of a rumor? Or perhaps you were the one who said the incorrect information about someone else? Proverbs 6: 16-19 says, “There are six things that the Lord hates, Seven that are an abomination to Him: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, A false witness who declares lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers.” Spreading falsehoods, lies, rumors is